Optimum gas tank level for drag racing?
09-04-2009, 07:34 AM
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Optimum gas tank level for drag racing?
I'm running my car at the drag strip tonight (75-80 Dragway in Monrovia, MD, in case anyone else is going to be out there), just curious how much gas you all have in the tank when you race.
09-04-2009, 09:01 AM
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Half a tank when I leave the house, almost a 1/4 when I get to the track, fill 'er up on the way home (this was in my mustang though...haven't dragged my 8)
09-07-2009, 03:08 AM
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Yeah, there are fuel pump issues when you run your pump low. The extra weight you would save isnt worth possible damage. I would still say Half... but Kersh has way more knowledge on the subject than I
09-07-2009, 09:08 AM
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its not about the fuel pump issues. that really only comes into play during turns.
this about keeping extra weight on rear tires to reduce tire hop, you'll get a smoother launch.
i run quicker with a full tank. all my 14.4 runs are done with a full tank.
if i had a drag slicks, i'd do about 1/8 of tank. i've run it there before, no problems. except off the line.
this about keeping extra weight on rear tires to reduce tire hop, you'll get a smoother launch.
i run quicker with a full tank. all my 14.4 runs are done with a full tank.
if i had a drag slicks, i'd do about 1/8 of tank. i've run it there before, no problems. except off the line.
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